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HPV Genotype 16/18
Test CodeLAB7717
CPT Codes
87625
Preferred Specimen
SurePath: 2 mL Residual SurePath fluid submitted in SurePath vials
Minimum Volume
ThinPrep®: 2 mL
SurePath™: 1 mL
SurePath™: 1 mL
Instructions
Collect the sample as usual according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The HPV Genotype assay is validated for liquid cytology specimens only. Both Cytc ThinPrep and TriPath SurePath samples are acceptable
Specimen Stability
ThinPrep®
Room temperature: 90 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath™
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: 90 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
SurePath™
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Invader Signal Amplification